Since the 1950s, the United States has seen a steady decrease in gathering spaces that effectively foster meaningful, long-lasting support networks and community belonging. As the country becomes more divided and individualistic, we see an uptick in isolation and a decline in public health and well-being. In this talk, explore the three components of community...

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Greg will be discussing Scott Nearing's pamphlet, "What is Justice?", regarding the illegal activites that occurred during the Harding administration. Greg Joly is a Vermont homesteader and long-time unofficial Nearing historian.

Wabanaki people (Mi'kmaq, Maliseet, Passamaquoddy and Penobscot Nations) have a long and rich history of engagement with diverse bird species. Birds figure prominently in Wabanaki oral traditions and they are routinely visible in archaeological contexts throughout the region. This presentation explores the relationship between birds and Wabanaki people through a blended discussion of oral narratives...

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In March 2020, as I was starting my seeds, COVID shut down the world. Taking care of my garden took on extra significance for me that year, as it did for so many folks. That outdoor work was complemented by research into the relationships we humans have long had with seeds and with viruses. As...

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Traditional ways of life in southern Chile's coastal zone in many ways resemble Helen and Scott Nearings' description of the "Good Life", where individuals' cultural, economic, and social well-being are tied to the land, the sea, and the communities in which they live. However, those ways of life are increasingly impacted by both environmental and...

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